How far is Parkersburg, WV from Hamlin, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Hamlin, WV is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.16 mi
02h 16m
Flight
74.24 mi
119.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.24 mi
Kilometers
119.47 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.16 mi
Kilometers
178.89 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamlin
Sun, May 3, 3:51 AM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Sun, May 3, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-05-03T01:34
Arrive Hamlin
Sun, May 3, 3:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkersburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sissonville
WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

From Parkersburg
55.6 mi
01h 08m
To Hamlin
55.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Hamlin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Hamlin.

  1. 1

    Start on Juliana Street

    137 m · 22 sec · Juliana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1268 ft · 51 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Street

    111 m · 20 sec · Green Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Camden Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Virginia Route 95

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston

    1165 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    71.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

    906 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2411 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1 km · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South: Logan

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    1825 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Childress Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Childress Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Midway Road

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Midway Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Straight Fork

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Straight Fork

  18. 18

    Continue on Court Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Court Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Hamlin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77
71.9 mi · 65%
US 119 South
14.1 mi · 13%
Straight Fork
9.72 mi · 9%
Midway Road
7.86 mi · 7%
West Virginia Route 95
1.93 mi · 2%
Court Avenue
1.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77

Merge slight left

71.7 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sissonville
01h 08m from Parkersburg
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Hamlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Hamlin?

The road trip is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km) and usually takes 02h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sissonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Parkersburg and 55.6 miles from Hamlin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Parkersburg and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Hamlin.

Stop Ideas Near Sissonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sissonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sissonville.

RAIL

Charleston

20 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

47 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

72 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Thurmond

80 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Hamlin. Straight-line distance: 74.24 mi (119.47 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population29,009
Coordinates39.2667400, -81.5615100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Hamlin

#2 Hamlin

City in Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,005
Coordinates38.2787000, -82.1029200
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Hamlin (-82.10292, 38.2787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.85 L · about $15.53
Round trip
$31.05
7.84 gal · 29.7 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.53 $31.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.36 $34.72
Premium $4.78 $18.73 $37.46
Diesel $5.62 $22.05 $44.09

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Hamlin. The current time is 01:34:29.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.